Raphael Wallfisch's fresh take on Martinu Cello Sonatas

Wallfisch's playing is usually top-notch. In this recording, it sounded to me as if it was even higher.

Ralph Graves 5/14/21 Ralph Graves 5/14/21

#ClassicsaDay #APAHM Week 2

I limited myself to just posting Asian-American composers. And discovered a seemingly limitless number of composers to choose from -- both past and present.

WTJU Radio 5/9/21 WTJU Radio 5/9/21

Classical Interviews – Forrest Johnston

Ralph Graves 5/7/21 Ralph Graves 5/7/21

#ClassicsaDay #APAHM Week 1

I limited myself to just posting works by Asian-American composers. And discovered a seemingly limitless number of composers to choose from -- both past and present.

Ralph Graves 5/6/21 Ralph Graves 5/6/21

Blue Heron serves savory sounds with 14th C. Salmagundi

Blue Heron performs to their usual high standards. The ensemble has an exceptionally clear, pristine sound that serves the music well.

Ralph Graves 5/5/21 Ralph Graves 5/5/21

American Discoveries an exceptional EP

The Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra performs superbly under the direction of Reuben Blundell. My only complaint is that it ended all too soon. These are indeed noteworthy discoveries. And now I have three more composers whose music I need to explore.

Ralph Graves 5/4/21 Ralph Graves 5/4/21

Brunetti Oboe Sextets whet the appetite

These are works worth exploring. If these six sextets are that good, what do the other 445 Burnetti works sound like?

Ralph Graves 5/3/21 Ralph Graves 5/3/21

John Robertson Symphonies Underserved by Performances

I liked the music, but I felt the performances didn't do it justice. The Bratislava Symphony Orchestra, to me, had a flat sound throughout the album. Not flat intonation, but just sort of a flattened dynamic range.

WTJU Radio 5/3/21 WTJU Radio 5/3/21

Classical Interviews – Black Fiddlers of Monticello

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